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The Nigerian Dream Is Not Dead – It Is Hiding in the Villages- Sanni Inuwa Baba

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When people speak of the “Nigerian Dream,” many laugh. They say it died long ago, buried under corruption, insecurity, unemployment, and failed promises. To some, the Nigerian Dream sounds like a cruel joke, a story we tell ourselves to survive disappointment. But I disagree. The Nigerian Dream is not dead. It has not vanished. It has only moved away from the noise of Abuja and Lagos, and is quietly hiding in the villages, waiting to be rediscovered. Go to a rural farm settlement in Benue, and you will see farmers who plant with hope, not headlines. Visit a small community in Kano, and you will meet young women weaving, tailoring, and learning skills, not waiting for government jobs that may never come. Travel to Ebonyi, and you will see youths building rice mills with their bare hands, not waiting for foreign investors. In these villages, life is hard, yes! but it is also real. People work, produce, and survive. They do not complain about the dollar, because their wealth is in cassava...
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Dollar Cannot Stop Us: The Silent Revolution of Nigerian Farmers- comrade Sanni Inuwa Baba

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Every week, Nigerians wake up to new exchange rates. The dollar rises, the Naira falls, and the headlines scream panic. People rush to the markets to buy food before prices change again. Traders argue with customers; parents calculate which meal to skip. For many, it feels like life is being controlled not from Abuja, not from Lagos, but from Washington, by the almighty dollar. But while the dollar dominates our headlines, something else is quietly happening across Nigeria. It is not loud, it is not televised, but it is powerful. It is happening in the red soil of Benue, the rice fields of Kebbi, the cassava farms of Kogi, the yam barns of Plateau, and the soya plantations of Kaduna. It is the silent revolution of the Nigerian farmer. For too long, Nigeria has measured its strength in oil prices and foreign reserves. Yet every economic crisis reminds us that we cannot eat oil, and we cannot cook foreign reserves into a meal. When the naira falls, the cost of imported rice shoots up. Wh...
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From EndSARS to EndHunger: Why Our Fight Must Change- comrade Sanni Inuwa Baba

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In 2020, young Nigerians shook the world with EndSARS. It was not just about police brutality; it was about dignity, justice, and a cry for a better country. The government silenced the protest, but they could not silence the voice of a generation. Today, the cry has changed. It is no longer just about brutality on the streets, it is about brutality in the stomach. It is about hunger. A bag of rice that once fed a family now costs more than the minimum wage. Tomatoes are becoming luxury items. Parents are skipping meals so their children can eat. This is the new war: EndHunger. Hunger is not only about empty plates. Hunger kills ambition. Hunger drives insecurity. Hunger weakens education because no child can learn on an empty stomach. Hunger pushes young people into crime, migration, and despair. And yet, our leaders debate statistics while citizens debate survival. They speak of billions in loans, while Nigerians speak of the next meal. But just as we said during EndSARS, the people ...
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Garri Generation vs iPhone Generation: Who Will Rescue Nigeria?- Sanni Inuwa Baba

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There was a time when survival in Nigeria was simple. A plate of garri, some groundnuts, maybe a little sugar if you were lucky, and life moved on. That was the Garri Generation, a generation that endured hardship with resilience, that knew how to make something out of nothing. They built their dreams from scarcity. Today, we have the iPhone Generation. A generation that scrolls, tweets, hustles online, and dreams big. They don’t just want survival; they want dignity, opportunity, and global relevance. They are connected to the world and can see, in real time, how badly their own leaders are failing them. But here is the truth: both generations are wounded by the same Nigeria. The Garri Generation built without enjoying the fruits of their sweat. The iPhone Generation dreams without having the tools to make those dreams real. The question is not which generation is better. The question is: who will rescue Nigeria? It cannot be the politicians who recycle themselves every election ...
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International Youth Day 2025: We The Youths Launches Innovative Mobile Apps, Strengthens Partnerships

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On August 12th, 2025, I hosted the International Youth Day celebration at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, under the theme “Youth Advancing Multilateral Cooperation through Technology and Partnerships.” For me, this was more than an event — it was a bold step into the future for young Nigerians. Launch of the We The Youths Apps The highlight of the day was the official launch of the We The Youths Apps by our Chairman, Engr. Azunna Chukwu. He explained the unique opportunities it brings: connecting young people to jobs, career clinics, leadership resources, and mentorship. This app is not just a tool; it is a bridge to the future. Inspiring Voices I was honored to welcome distinguished guests who made the day remarkable. The Director General of “City Boy”, a leading youth influencer and advocate, delivered powerful remarks on how young Nigerians can take ownership of their future. Hon. Blessing Oyefeso, President of Nigeria Youths in Politics, gave an outstanding motivational speech urgi...
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Nigeria’s Bright Future Lies in Its Youth

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In the 1960s through the 1980s, Nigeria believed in its youth. Ministers in their twenties, lawmakers in their early thirties, and visionaries in technology, literature, and policy were given real responsibility to help shape the nation. That trust eventually faded, leaving young Nigerians on the sidelines. But today, the tide is turning. Across governance, technology, arts, and civic society, a new wave of young Nigerians is proving that the country’s brightest days lie ahead. This generation is not only demanding space—they are creating it. Youth in Governance The National Assembly now carries the voice of a younger generation. Hon. Bello Mohammed El-Rufai has shown legislative courage, while Hon. Ibrahim Bello Mohammed, elected at just 27, proves that young leadership is possible and effective. Hon. Rukayat Motunrayo Shittu, the youngest female legislator, alongside Barr. Otobong Bob, Unyime Josiah Idem, Kabir Tukura Ibrahim, and Lanre Okunlola, demonstrates that energy and fresh id...
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National Youths Leadership Summit

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I was honored to attend the National Youth Leaders Summit today in my capacity as the Executive Director of We The Youths. The event was a powerful platform designed to inspire, empower, and equip young Nigerians for leadership roles, especially as the country looks ahead to the 2027 general elections. The summit featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, capacity-building workshops, and interactive networking sessions—each aimed at encouraging youth engagement in national transformation through leadership, civic participation, policy inclusion, and enterprise development. Key themes addressed during the program included youth inclusion in governance, human capital development, economic empowerment, and civic responsibility. Inspiring speakers shared personal stories of resilience and impact, encouraging us to lead with innovation, courage, and integrity. The summit also provided valuable networking opportunities, mentorship connections, and access to both local and global growth p...
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